Assistant General Manager

Benefits:

• Bonuses based on restaurant performance
• Bonus based on individual performance
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Assistant General Manager
  Job Description:

801 Chophouse in Leawood is hiring for an Assistant General Manager!  This is a full-time, restaurant management position that assists with overseeing the restaurant operations of a high-end chophouse.  801 restaurants are team-oriented, high-volume, fast-paced, and guest-centric environments with the highest quality food.  

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, highly motivated professional with a strong sense of hospitality, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a true passion for fine service, food and wine.    Primary Responsibilities:  

• Assist GM and Chef with management of operations for the restaurant, including wine program, wine list, inventory, purchasing, restaurant & staff cleanliness, staff performance management/training/retention, staff schedule management, menu development, restaurant organization, guest interaction, purveyor relations, etc. 
• Assist with oversight of bar operation (menus, trainings, organization, inventory)
• Maintain and improve restaurant standards (FOH staff, BOH staff, restaurant appearance & maintenance).
• Manage the FOH Labor, Food Cost, Pour Cost and other operating expenses to remain in line with company standards. 
• Ensure restaurant team understands and follows SOPs for service and 801’s human resources policies and procedures. 
• Conduct pre-shift meetings with restaurant co-managers and staff. 
• Participate in weekly management calls and other meetings as required. 
• Assist with recruitment and hiring of FOH staff for the restaurant, assist with BOH hiring as necessary. 

 Position Requirements/Desired Experience: 

• Minimum of 3 years of restaurant management experience in a full-service, high-end fining dining establishment. 
• Develop complete understanding / proficiency in R365 accounting & financial system, including opening & closing paperwork, inventory, invoice entry, weekly submittals, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of beer/wine/spirits is required. 
• Experience managing a beverage/wine program is preferred. 
• Experience in restaurant marketing/sales/business development is preferred. 
• Ability to remain calm, professional and use good judgment under pressure.  
• Ability to communicate clearly and demonstrate hospitality, warmth, and expertise to guests and staff in a busy, sometimes fast-paced and high-stress environment. 
• Must be available 7 days per week, including evenings, weekends & some holidays.
• Regular, predictable and reliable attendance. 
• Physical ability to work on your feet, alertly, for extended periods of time
• Ability to maintain balance of food and drink service trays
• Physical ability to frequently lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to bend, reach, squat, kneel, climb and twist

Physical requirements include, but are not limited to: Compensation: 801 offers competitive pay and bonus opportunities.  Assistant General Managers receive a base salary (dependent on experience) plus quarterly and annual bonuses.   

Quintessential Steak House, timeless yet contemporary. Unique in-house meat program, serving only aged USDA prime cuts, wet and dry-aged products and select Japanese and domestic Wagyu beef. Complimented by a daily fresh sheet, in-house pastry desserts, small-batch bourbons and scotches, and our award winning wine list. We are known for exceeding expectations at the highest level, our professional and personable staff, and our expertise in private dining, including intimate private dining rooms.